Assistant Site Manager To Design Manager

Melior Associates; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their Southern team. The role includes managing design developments for projects valued between £5million to £60million and involves substantial stakeholder liaison. The organization prides itself on a supportive working environment with a solid commitment to training and career development opportunities. Ideal for individuals looking to transition from site management into design aspects of construction.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Friendly working environment

Continuous workload on notable projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design developments for construction projects.
• Ability to liaise with clients, architects, and consultants effectively.
• Knowledge of current building legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design development for packages of works.
• Chair regular design team meetings.
• Liaise with various stakeholders throughout project stages.
• Manage specialist sub-contractor design teams.
• Review design information for compliance and buildability.

Skills

Project management

Design development

Team leadership

Value engineering

Job description

Assistant Design Manager

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 Contractor who build medium sized projects through to some of the largest and most recognisable in the South. The company has a turnover of £650million and their name is recognised within the marketplace as delivering projects to the highest quality on time and budget.

Due to an internal promotion, they currently have a requirement for an Assistant Design Manager to join the Southern team. Projects are typically valued £5million through to £60million and will cover a wide range of interesting projects.

They have previously trained Site Managers who have been looking for a career change and have found this to be very successful.

With one of the best training programs in the UK and one of the lowest turnovers of staff on the South Coast, this should be seen as a long term career opportunity.

If you are looking to move away from site management and be involved with the Design aspects of construction, both pre‑construction and live projects please feel free to contact me for more information.

Responsibilities

• Management of the design development for packages of works.
• Chairing regular design team meetings.
• Management of consultant design team.
• Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction teams.
• Managing specialist sub‑contractor design teams.
• Agreement of information required schedule; ensuring key dates achieved.
• Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions.
• Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractor's proposals, employer's requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where appropriate.

The last Design Manager I placed is still there 9 years later. As a company they will offer a friendly working environment, skyline changing projects and a continuous workload.